Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Maldon Men’s Shed removing the beloved table. Men’s Shed to the rescue! One of the great things about Maldon is the willingness of groups to work together to solve a problem. The library has been using a fabulous long meeting table, able to seat up to 16 people, for all sorts of activities and events.…
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Ada Gow and Colin McArthur. On Wednesday 8 July 1903 a fancy dress ball was held in the Shire Hall (now the Maldon Museum) to raise funds for the Maldon Hospital. Some months before, an organising committee had been appointed with Matron Susannah Coleman and local publican Pierce Jones as honorary secretaries. As well as…
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IMT guest Janet Baker. Today Nancy and Mike co-host a program featuring the gravel-voiced Mick Coates and Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards, with updates on all their latest doings. Last week Ann and EC talked with guest Janet Baker about her work as a Home Energy Assessor. They also spoke about her life in the…
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Replacing the power pole. A Powercor crew replaced aged High Street power poles in Maldon on Thursday 21 August, causing minimal disruption for motorists.
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Support for experimental series. Creative Australia is investing in nine local projects across the Bendigo electorate, distributing $14.8 million of funding through the Arts Projects and International Engagement Fund programs. On Tuesday 19 August, Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters visited Castlemaine-based organisation PUNCTUM, who received $95,000 via the arts projects stream for their 2025/26 series…
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Official opening of the new Health and Learning Hub. State Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards joined Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney to officially open Bendigo TAFE’s new Learning Hub in Castlemaine on Thursday, 21 August. Minister Tierney said: “The new Community Learning Hub in Castlemaine provides a world-class training facility for regional…
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Gorse in flower. Gorse infestation. Gorse Botanical name: Ulex europaeus Weed classification: Gorse is a Weed of National Significance (WoNS) and a declared Regionally Controlled Weed in Central Victoria. All public and private landowners must control their infestations. Where did it come from: Gorse is native to Western Europe and the British Isles. It was…
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Fumina Projects, 2023 Business of the Year. Mount Alexander Shire Council is proud to launch the 2025 Mount Alexander Business Awards. The awards spotlight innovation, resilience and impact across our local economy. In alignment with Council’s Economic Development Strategy, the awards feature refreshed categories that reflect six foundational goals, each designed to shape a thriving,…
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Newstead Community Centre. The Newstead Community Centre Committee is hosting a party for the entire community to come and celebrate the Main Hall’s 30th Birthday. It will be a three-day affair starting with a Family Bush Dance on Friday 29 August from 6pm – 10pm with a local group of musicians providing a night of…
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Maldon Community Services Hub. Dr Christian Fowler Retires After 37 Years of Dedicated Service Maldon Hospital marks a significant moment in its long and proud history this week as we farewell our committed General Practitioner, Dr Christian Fowler, who is retiring in early November after 37 years of dedicated service to the Maldon community. Since…
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